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Episode Title: I Will Survive – Navigating Setbacks & Unmet Expectations Series: WHY ME? – Part 3 Hosts: Nicole & Angela Barela, LPCC

Ever found yourself thinking, “This is NOT how life was supposed to go”? You’re not alone. In this final episode of our WHY ME? series, licensed professional clinical counselors, Nicole Green and Angela Barela of Blue Phoenix Therapy, dive into the emotional, mental, and spiritual impact of unmet expectations and setbacks—those moments when life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined.

We’re unpacking why these disappointments hit so hard, how to shift from a “Why Me?” mindset to a place of hope and resilience, and practical strategies for navigating life's detours without losing yourself in the process.

If you’re struggling with a delayed dream, a failed plan, or a season of waiting, this conversation will remind you: This isn’t the end of your story.

✔️ Why unmet expectations feel so heavy and how to process them ✔️ The "Why Me?" mindset—and how to shift it ✔️ How setbacks can be redirections, not rejections ✔️ Practical coping strategies for disappointment and life’s detours ✔️ How faith plays a role in trusting the process

✨ "Life is not a vending machine—you don’t just press a button and get what you want." – Angela ✨ "You are allowed to grieve, but don’t let it stop you from living." – Angela ✨ "Maybe God isn’t saying ‘no’—He’s saying ‘not yet’ or ‘I have something better.’" – Nicole

Quote mentioned in podcast: “The goal is not to have better ways to escape struggle. The goal is to become the person who doesn’t crumble under struggle” - 𝐑𝐚𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 | 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 | 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡| 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 IG: @raquel_the_capacity_expert

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